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Jaanimili

Reach:

NSW

Focus area:

Indigenous

Category:

Non-government

Description

Jaanimili offer services in local communities across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in conjunction with all parts of UnitingCare children, young people and families (CYPF) to support children, young people and families.

Jaanimili was established in early 2011 following the Dreaming as one report recommendations in 2007. It was recognised there was a pressing need to integrate and sustain culturally sensitive and appropriate Indigenous services and practices across UnitingCare CYPF

Headed by a manager and project team, Jaanimili invites membership and participation of all UnitingCare CYPF Indigenous staff.

The unit is the foundation for consultation and cultural leadership across the organisation and leads all Indigenous business within UnitingCare CYPF through: